The number of new flu cases in Pennsylvania has dropped slightly, but the numbers are still higher than normal.And with more than 25,000 recorded in the last week alone, doctors have many more concerns about the coming weeks. UPMC’s Dr. John Goldman said he hoped the numbers would go down. It’s a good thing. It’s better than going up significantly. But we still have a very high level of activity. Some holidays are coming up, such as where people traditionally gather and flock to malls. Goldman said that while many Pennsylvanians are wearing masks and socially distancing because of COVID-19, they have weakened immunity to the flu. Those who need to go to the hospital “Those who die are generally over the age of 65, but often these people get the flu from their children and grandchildren. So I’m really saying that the best preventative measure, especially this year, is to get a flu shot,” Goldman said.
The number of new flu cases in Pennsylvania has decreased slightly, but the number is still higher than normal.
With more than 25,000 cases recorded in the last week alone, doctors say there is much to worry about in the coming weeks.
“What we want is for the numbers to go down. I’m not saying the numbers are low,” said UPMC’s Dr. John Goldman.
Goldman said flu cases had risen steadily for several weeks before dropping slightly last week.
“Even if the numbers go down a little bit, that’s good. It’s better than a big jump in numbers. But we still have very high levels of activity. There are some holidays that are places, like shopping malls, which are good conditions for flu to spread,” Goldman said.
Goldman said many Pennsylvanians had weakened immunity to the flu, while many wore masks and socially distanced because of COVID-19.
He said a flu shot is the best way to prevent getting seriously ill or needing a trip to the hospital.
“Those who die are generally older than 65 years old, but often those people get the flu from their children and grandchildren. I’m really saying that is the best precaution,” Goldman said.
Pennsylvania has had more than 100,000 flu cases so far this season. 20 dead.
